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Workshops & Classes

Two-Day Craft Workshop—Indigo and Shibori in the 21st Century

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Workshops & Classes

Two-Day Craft Workshop—Indigo and Shibori in the 21st Century

Saturday, November 21–Sunday, November 22
11 a.m.–4 p.m.

Back by popular demand! Enjoy two days of indigo dyeing with a focus on learning how the dye takes to different textiles.

Shibori techniques to be explored include arashi, itajime, and nui, as well as combined and invented techniques. Material kits will include handouts, threads, and many types of vintage kimono silks as well as some cottons, bamboo, hemp, and other natural fibers. Samples, books, and videos will be on hand for inspiration.

$72 members, $90 non-members, plus $40 materials fee due to instructor at beginning of class (cash only). Fabrics, dyes, use of tools and equipment, and museum admission included. Limited to 20 participants.

Saturday, Nov 21 - Sunday, Nov 22, 2015

Saturday, November 21–Sunday, November 22
11 a.m.–4 p.m.

Back by popular demand! Enjoy two days of indigo dyeing with a focus on learning how the dye takes to different textiles.

Shibori techniques to be explored include arashi, itajime, and nui, as well as combined and invented techniques. Material kits will include handouts, threads, and many types of vintage kimono silks as well as some cottons, bamboo, hemp, and other natural fibers. Samples, books, and videos will be on hand for inspiration.

$72 members, $90 non-members, plus $40 materials fee due to instructor at beginning of class (cash only). Fabrics, dyes, use of tools and equipment, and museum admission included. Limited to 20 participants.

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